Bruce Munro

Kiwi at cutting edge of Ukraine’s defence

New Zealand-raised defence technology company head Oleg Vornik is pleased his company's counter...

Kiwi at cutting edge of Ukraine’s defence

Most people have never heard of Oleg Vornik, but Vladimir Putin almost certainly has. Bruce Munro talks to the Russian-born, NZ head of a counter-drone tech company playing a significant role in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Hong Kong a source of tension for China

Global Insight: Hong Kong a source of tension for China

China’s competing goals for Hong Kong mirror what is happening in the country at large, Prof Robert Patman says.

Addressing poverty 'key' to protecting African nations

Niger in Africa one of the poorest countries, with almost 75% of its population living in poverty...

Addressing poverty 'key' to protecting African nations

If liberal democracies really want to do something to stem the growing influence of Russia and China in sub-Saharan Africa, they should help nations tackle poverty, Prof Robert Patman says.

Global Insight: Stakes high if NZ joins Aukus pact

More is at stake than a football win or loss when it comes to US secretary of state Antony Blinken’s discussions with New Zealand on the sidelines of the Fifa Women’s World Cup.

Global Insight: The rise of populism

Former US president Donald Trump. Photo: Getty Images

Global Insight: The rise of populism

Populism's threats make it an important topic for this weekend’s Foreign Policy School, Professor Robert Patman says.

Global Insight: Implications of Kakhovka Dam destruction

Water pours through the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine, flooding large swaths of residential and...

Global Insight: Implications of Kakhovka Dam destruction

The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam could be an admission of defeat by Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Global Insight: Thailand election augurs well for democracy

The surprise election result in Thailand may reflect a global resurgence of belief in democracy, Professor Robert Patman says.

Global Insight: Can Sudan find peace before it's too late?

Smoke rises over Khartoum during clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary...

Global Insight: Can Sudan find peace before it's too late?

It is doubtful all overseas players with fingers in the Sudanese pie want peace, University of Otago foreign affairs specialist Professor Robert Patman says.

Global Insight: Trump in White House while charged a worry

New Zealand would not want to see Donald Trump back in the White House while criminal charges against him were still before the courts, Professor Robert Patman says.

Global Insight: Ukraine war has 'a way to go'

A boy poses for a photo standing on a destroyed Russian tank at a street exhibition of destroyed...

Global Insight: Ukraine war has 'a way to go'

Only a clear winner and a clear loser will bring the war in Ukraine to an end, Professor Robert Patman predicts.

Global Insight: Role for NZ in US-China power games

New Zealand has a specific role to play as tensions between the United States and China increase, Professor Robert Patman says.

Global Insight: Will Hipkins take tougher line on Ukraine?

For NZ, a lot rides on Russia successfully being forced out of Ukraine, Otago University's foreign affairs specialist Prof Robert Patman says.

Larger planes get students orientated

OUSA president Quintin Jane is relieved to see O Week preparations going ahead. Photo: Bruce Munro

Larger planes get students orientated

Bigger planes are helping cyclone-hit students make it to O Week.

Relief for passengers after 'frightening' ferry ordeal

An Interislander ferry approaching the entrance to Wellington Harbour. Photo: file

Relief for passengers after 'frightening' ferry ordeal

Drifting towards the rocky shore brought frightening memories of another ferry disaster, Kaitaki passenger Mark Munro says.

New year heralds 'new era in international relations'

A tank fires a round amid Russia's attack on Ukraine in Soledar in this image released on Sunday....

New year heralds 'new era in international relations'

The world needs new ways to deal with the three big issues it faces in 2023, argues Professor Robert Patman.

'New approach needed' to world's problems

Global Insight: 'New approach needed' to world's problems

World-changing events of the past four years are tragic proof of the urgent need for global reform, Professor Robert Patman says.

Global Insight: Chinese leader risks losing control

XI Jinping risks losing legitimacy and control, Professor Robert Patman says.

Global Insight: Putin to pay price for missile in Poland

The site of the missile blast that killed two in Poland earlier this week. Photo: Reuters

Global Insight: Putin to pay price for missile in Poland

Putin will be hit by fallout from the Russian-made missile that killed two people in Poland this week, Professor Robert Patman says.

Villagers flee Myanmar fighting

Chin villagers hide in forest.jpg: Villagers hide in the mountainous forest within hearing of the...

Villagers flee Myanmar fighting

A lopsided battle has been taking place in mountainous Chin State, Myanmar, home to former Dunedin man Henry Van Thio.

Global Insight: South Korea growing in influence

Fans of K-pop band BTS watch a live streaming online concert at a cafe in Seoul. File photo: Reuters

Global Insight: South Korea growing in influence

South Korea’s growing influence makes it a country to keep an eye on, Professor Robert Patman says.

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